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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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